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IGF-1 LR3

Growth factor Preclinical only 3 cited studies 43 live vendors

IGF-1 LR3 (Long-R3 insulin-like growth factor-1) is an 83-amino-acid analog of human IGF-1, modified by an arginine substitution at position 3 and a 13-residue N-terminal extension that reduce its binding to IGF-binding proteins. It is a research peptide studied in laboratory and cell-culture models of growth-factor signaling, cell proliferation, and receptor biology. This index tracks research-use-only (RUO) vendor pricing for IGF-1 LR3 so researchers can compare cost across suppliers.

Evidence brief

IGF-1 LR3 (Long R3 IGF-1) is a modified insulin-like growth factor-1 analog with reduced binding to the IGF-binding proteins, used chiefly as a laboratory research reagent.

cheapest (first-party)
$23.99/mg
highest
$166.63/mg
first-party vendors
43
Fair-price band · 43 first-party vendors · $/mg
median $75.88
$23.99cheapest $166.63highest
Comparing vendors on IGF-1 LR3 can save up to $142.64/mg — the cheapest tracked is $23.99/mg, the priciest $166.63/mg.

first-party prices captured 37m ago

Compare by exact vialThe small sealed glass container a compound ships in. size: 1mg (42 vendors)

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▸ Regulatory statusUSnot approvedEUnot approvedUKnot approved

A laboratory reagent — not an approved medicine anywhere; research use only.Research use only — not medical advice.

IGF-1 LR3 · market statistics 43 sources tracked

These figures are what pepmg still publishes about price: the floor, the middle, the spread and how many sources we track, computed from listings we captured first-party and refreshed on the same schedule as always. We no longer publish the individual listings or the sellers behind them.

lowest tracked $23.99/mg
median $75.88/mg
highest tracked $166.63/mg
spread 6.9×
Lowest tracked $/mg, 38 days 50% cheaper over the period
07/01 · $48.00 low $23.99 · high $48.00 08/16 · $23.99

Computed from 44 in-stock listings across 43 sources we captured first-party, with bulk vials, blends and statistical outliers excluded so the figures compare like with like. The spread is the highest tracked price divided by the lowest — how much the same milligram varies depending on where you look. The chart is the daily minimum; days we did not capture are left out rather than filled in.

COACertificate of Analysis: a lab report stating a batch's measured identity and purity. availability: 37 of 43 sources selling IGF-1 LR3 publish a COA — 20 with at least one certificate you can open at the testing lab. What a COA proves →
Independent lab tests: Finnrick's batch purity results for IGF-1 LR3 → — third-party testing data, independent of every vendor and of pepmg.
Research articles about IGF-1 LR3 All research →
Peer-reviewed research · IGF-1 LR3source: PubMed
  1. IGF-1 LR3 does not promote growth in late-gestation growth-restricted fetal sheep PubMed ↗
    StudyanimalAmerican journal of physiology. Endocrinology and metabolism · 2025 · PMID 39679943

    Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and insulin are important fetal anabolic hormones. Complications of pregnancy, such as placental insufficiency, can lead to fetal growth restriction (FGR) with low-circulating IGF-1 and insulin…

  2. Sheep recombinant IGF-1 promotes organ-specific growth in fetal sheep PubMed ↗
    Studyspecies not classifiedFrontiers in physiology · 2022 · PMID 36091374

    IGF-1 is a critical fetal growth-promoting hormone. Experimental infusion of an IGF-1 analog, human recombinant LR3 IGF-1, into late gestation fetal sheep increased fetal organ growth and skeletal muscle myoblast proliferation. However,…

  3. Recombinant expression of IGF-1 and LR3 IGF-1 fused with xylanase in Pichia pastoris PubMed ↗
    StudyhumanApplied microbiology and biotechnology · 2023 · PMID 37261455

    Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) is a pleiotropic protein hormone and has become an attractive therapeutic target because of its multiple roles in various physiological processes, including growth, development, and metabolism. However,…

A few representative studies, each summarized on this site with the PubMed record linked beside it — not an endorsement or a claim that any result applies to human use. Read them and judge for yourself. Everything here is research use only.

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Why compare $/mg for IGF-1 LR3?

Per-mg pricing for IGF-1 LR3 varies widely because vendors differ in synthesis or recombinant expression method, stated purity, vial fill size, and lot testing rigor. Comparing normalized $/mg across suppliers helps a researcher weigh cost against documented quality rather than paying a premium for equivalent material.

Reading the COA

For IGF-1 LR3, confirm identity by mass spectrometry against the expected mass of roughly 9.1 kDa for the 83-residue analog, and check that the sequence reflects the Arg3 substitution and the N-terminal extension rather than native IGF-1. Look for an HPLC purity figure (commonly >=95-98%) and scrutinize the impurity profile for truncated or misfolded species and deamidation products, since incorrect disulfide folding can yield material that fails functional or identity verification despite having the same nominal mass. A legitimate COA is lot-specific and should also state endotoxin and, ideally, residual solvent or counterion content.

FAQ

How should lyophilized IGF-1 LR3 be stored as a research material?
As a research material, lyophilized IGF-1 LR3 is generally kept sealed and desiccated at -20 C or colder, protected from light and moisture, where it is typically stable for extended periods. Because it is a peptide, repeated freeze-thaw cycles and prolonged exposure to room temperature after reconstitution can degrade it, which is why many labs aliquot reconstituted material to minimize cycling. Follow the specific storage conditions listed on the vendor's COA for the exact lot.
What is a COA and what should I check for on one for IGF-1 LR3?
A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a lot-specific document reporting the analytical testing a vendor performed on the material you are buying. For IGF-1 LR3, check that mass-spectrometry data match the expected mass for the Long-R3 analog, that HPLC purity is stated with an impurity profile, and that the lot number, quantity, and storage conditions are documented. It verifies the identity and purity of the material, not any biological outcome.
Why do per-mg prices for IGF-1 LR3 differ so much between vendors?
Differences come from production route (solid-phase synthesis versus recombinant expression), stated purity grade, the depth of analytical testing (mass spec, HPLC, endotoxin), vial fill size, and packaging or handling overhead. Larger fills often lower the effective $/mg, while more extensively characterized lots may cost more. Comparing normalized $/mg alongside each vendor's COA makes these trade-offs visible.

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→ Reconstitution calculator for IGF-1 LR3 research math.
All products listed are sold by third-party vendors for laboratory and research use only (RUO). Where an FDA label or a peer-reviewed study has published a dose, pepmg reports it with the source named, because that is safer than guessing. It is a report, not medical advice and not a recommendation to use anything. pepmg sells nothing and ships nothing. Listings are price-tracking data, not endorsements.